HOW I MADE AGIDI (EKO) "#COOKING AFRICAN TRADITIONAL FOOD"...

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: maize flour

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and nutritious, while maize flour is often more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Boil water in a pot over medium heat until bubbling.

Add salt to the boiling water and stir to dissolve.

Gradually add cornmeal to the pot, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Prepare banana leaves by rinsing and cutting them into squares.

Spoon the cornmeal mixture onto the banana leaves, shaping it into a rectangular block.

Wrap the banana leaves around the cornmeal mixture tightly.

Steam the wrapped mixture for 30-40 minutes until fully set.

Unwrap the banana leaves and cut the Agidi into slices.

Serve with your choice of sauce or stew.

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